Unlike many online and Mainland mortgage lenders, Bank of Hawaii doesn't do balloon payments on HELOCs. Want to know why? Read on to learn the reasons.

Want to build a good credit score? Learn how making payments on time, credit inquiries, and available credit balances affect your credit score.

Read about how you can use your COVID-19 EIP Check to your financial benefit through spending, donating, debt repayment, and savings.

What's the difference between an unsecured personal loan and a secured personal loan? Which one is right for you? Here's how they work.

If you're asking yourself, "Should I refinance?," calculating the break-even point is a good start to figure out if you'll save money on your mortgage.

Explore your down payment options and find the right path to home ownership. Learn how to save, reduce costs, and reach your possible.

What can you use a HELOC for? Read this blog for 3 good uses for a home equity line of credit.

Tax brackets help determine the amount of federal and state income taxes you pay. Here are the seven federal tax brackets and twelve Hawaii tax brackets for the 2020 tax year.

Want to know how much you should save for different life goals? We've got tips on how to save for everything from an emergency fund to a comfortable retirement.

Learn these key signs of a tech support scam and how to avoid fraudsters.

Are personal loans bad? Not if you use them right. Learn how personal loans can be a powerful tool in your financial toolkit for you to build your future with.

More and more retailers are partnering with third-party financial technology companies to offer consumers low- or zero-interest point of sale (POS) loans to finance purchases. But it's important to understand the risks associated with "buying now, pay later" options.

Ensure you are hitting retirement investment milestones at these ages. Learn about the financial steps you should be taking during each age milestone.

A budget is a key piece of your financial foundation. Create a smart budget that works for your life using these three steps.

While impulse shopping can be a slippery slope for your finances, learn how to avoid it and take control of your spending habits to stay on track for your financial goals.

Did you know there’s more than one type of certificate of deposit—and each type of CD can support a different financial goal? Learn about the different CD accounts in our recent blog.

Your life changes, and chances are your needs and goals change too. This article offers insights on how to review your budget monthly and annually to provide valuable insights into how you are

Explore different ways to get out of debt, including pay down strategies, debt consolidation, debt relief services, and more.

Should you buy a house? Here are a few pros and cons of buying and renting you can consider, as well as a list of questions to ask yourself before deciding.

Avoid online scams and fundraising website fraud by reading these tell-tale signs of fake fundraising.